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Everything you’ve heard about Bangkok is
true. It’s both exciting and excruciating.
Exciting because it is here that you will
find a cultural richness unmatched
elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Excruciating
because the traffic will test your nerves
and the pollution will aggravate the sinus
(if not the missus!). Still, if you study
and know the routes of the BTS
(Bangkok Mass Transit System) Skytrain
well, half your battle is won.
From the Airport
 The relief you will feel from leaving Suvarna- bhumi Airport will be extended to the journey into the city. It’s a relatively traffic-light 40- minute drive on the expressway or, if the Airport Rail Link evetually opens, a 15-minute ride. Ignore the persistent touts that loiter outside the arrival areas. Hop into a metered taxi for a quick getaway that will cost you around 250 baht (or 7 USD). Around the City
 Unless you consider traffic congestion the ideal way to explore the city, you’re well advised to avoid travelling on inner-city roads. Your best bet is the BTS Skytrain that whizzes above the city or the MRT that zooms underground. Both systems ply major tourist areas, especially those that beckon with buys. If you need to head inward a deep, winding soi, use a motorcycle taxi. What to Wear
 While most Thais are convinced that the year is divided into seasons and will emphasise the arrival of “winter”, it’s usually quite warm (okay, it’s mostly hot!) from January to December. Light clothing is highly recommended to ensure comfortable sightseeing. Do take note that sleeveless tops, shorts and slippers are almost always not welcome at temples and palaces. For Your Wallet
 If you intend to do your shopping in markets and wholesale centres, and your eating at roadside food stalls, cash, as everyone will say, is king. Elsewhere, major credit cards are accepted. Thai department stores, like those in France, offer 5% tourist discount when you can prove you’re a visitor. When you’ve spent above 5000 baht, get a form for the 7% VAT refund at the airport.   |
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